SmArt Drawing and Sculpting from the Figure

### Course Description

In this five-week practical and tutored course you will sculpt a small torso (approximately half life-size) from a live model.
During these 3 hour sessions, you will learn how to build and develop a clay sculpture directly from observation, focusing on the structure, form and anatomy of the torso. The course also covers preparation for firing, so that you leave with a finished sculpted torso ready for the kiln.
It will be a small group 6-10

You will work from a pre-made armature on a prepared board. With lectures and demos you will understand the process of looking at the form and how to approach sculpting it. In doing this, we will look at the best way to handle the clay and examine the anatomy and base forms of the torso in detail.
If you already have experience preparing work for firing, you may spend the last session of the five weeks sculpting from the model.
If not, the final session will focus on hollowing and preparing your piece for firing, with demonstrations and step-by-step guidance from the tutor.
After completion the torsos will be fired. The drying and firing process takes approximately 4 weeks after which you will be notified of collection times/dates from either Yardley Arts or direct from Saramica Clay ( 5 minutes drive from Yardley arts)

Dates are 16, 23, 30 April and 7 and 14 May

### What’s Included

Materials and equipment:

• Prepped Boards
• Pre-made Armatures
• Sculpture turntables
• Clay (one bag per student)
• Tools, bags and damp rags

All materials and studio set-up will be provided for the duration of the course. Please note: firing costs are included in the course fee.

Please note there is a hefty fee for paying via Paypal on this site and I’m happy to take payment direct- including the early bird rate. If you’d prefer to do that text 07849333652 or email studio@saramyers.co.uk

### COURSE DESCRIPTION

Whether you are completely new to life drawing or already have some experience and would like to refresh and strengthen your approach, this course offers a friendly, practical and engaging introduction to the essential skills of drawing from the figure.
Led by Sara Myers, a classically trained artist and sculptor, the course combines structured exercises, discussion and artist references to help you develop confidence, accuracy and expressive drawing skills.
This is a fun, supportive and wide-ranging course, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike.
Each week focuses on a different core aspect of figure drawing.

Please feel free to contact me and pay directly for the course/ early bird rate. The paypal fee is high for a course

### WHAT YOU WILL COVER

Week 1 – Seeing the whole figure
A series of practical exercises exploring different ways of approaching the figure and learning to see the body as a complete form.
Week 2 – Line and rhythm
Developing confident, expressive line through rhythm-based drawing, with artist references and exercises that open up your use of line.
Week 3 – Structural anatomy
Breaking the body down into simple forms and understanding the basic structural units of the figure.
Week 4 – Tone
Learning how tone works in figure drawing and how it can be used to describe form, depth and structure.
Week 5 – Individual feedback session
Personal guidance and feedback to help you consolidate your learning and identify next steps.
This course is also ideal for students who would like to build portfolio work or who would benefit from extra support in developing their approach to life drawing. Min age 16+

### Course Description

In this five-week practical and tutored course you will sculpt a small torso (approximately half life-size) from a live model.
During these 3 hour sessions, you will learn how to build and develop a clay sculpture directly from observation, focusing on the structure, form and anatomy of the torso. The course also covers preparation for firing, so that you leave with a finished sculpted torso ready for the kiln.
It will be a small group 6-10

You will work from a pre-made armature on a prepared board. With lectures and demos you will understand the process of looking at the form and how to approach sculpting it. In doing this, we will look at the best way to handle the clay and examine the anatomy and base forms of the torso in detail.
If you already have experience preparing work for firing, you may spend the last session of the five weeks sculpting from the model.
If not, the final session will focus on hollowing and preparing your piece for firing, with demonstrations and step-by-step guidance from the tutor.
After completion the torsos will be fired. The drying and firing process takes approximately 4 weeks after which you will be notified of collection times/dates from either Yardley Arts or direct from Saramica Clay ( 5 minutes drive from Yardley arts)

Dates are 16, 23, 30 April and 7 and 14 May

### What’s Included

Materials and equipment:

• Prepped Boards
• Pre-made Armatures
• Sculpture turntables
• Clay (one bag per student)
• Tools, bags and damp rags

All materials and studio set-up will be provided for the duration of the course. Please note: firing costs are included in the course fee.

Please note there is a hefty fee for paying via Paypal on this site and I’m happy to take payment direct- including the early bird rate. If you’d prefer to do that text 07849333652 or email studio@saramyers.co.uk

### COURSE DESCRIPTION

Whether you are completely new to life drawing or already have some experience and would like to refresh and strengthen your approach, this course offers a friendly, practical and engaging introduction to the essential skills of drawing from the figure.
Led by Sara Myers, a classically trained artist and sculptor, the course combines structured exercises, discussion and artist references to help you develop confidence, accuracy and expressive drawing skills.
This is a fun, supportive and wide-ranging course, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike.
Each week focuses on a different core aspect of figure drawing.

### WHAT YOU WILL COVER

Week 1 – Seeing the whole figure
A series of practical exercises exploring different ways of approaching the figure and learning to see the body as a complete form.
Week 2 – Line and rhythm
Developing confident, expressive line through rhythm-based drawing, with artist references and exercises that open up your use of line.
Week 3 – Structural anatomy
Breaking the body down into simple forms and understanding the basic structural units of the figure.
Week 4 – Tone
Learning how tone works in figure drawing and how it can be used to describe form, depth and structure.
Week 5 – Individual feedback session
Personal guidance and feedback to help you consolidate your learning and identify next steps.
This course is also ideal for students who would like to build portfolio work or who would benefit from extra support in developing their approach to life drawing. Min age 16+